Employment and HR News
Risk Assessments for Breastfeeding MothersSeptember 17, 2018
EU Directive 92/85/EEC is aimed at protecting the health and safety of women in the workplace who are pregnant, have recently given birth or are...
The ‘Final Straw’ and Constructive DismissalAugust 9, 2018
It is an implied term of any contract of employment that an employer should not act in a way that is likely to destroy or...
The ‘Final Straw’ and Constructive DismissalAugust 9, 2018
It is an implied term of any contract of employment that an employer should not act in a way that is likely to destroy or...
Dealing With Employee ReferencesJuly 30, 2018
Contrary to popular belief, except in certain sectors (e.g. education and financial services), employers are not legally obliged to provide those who leave their employment...
Workplace Whistleblowing ProtectionJune 14, 2018
The Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 – often referred to as the 'Whistleblowing' Act – gives workers legal protection when disclosing information relating to crimes,...
Supreme Court Rejects Pimlico Plumbers’ Appeal in Employment Status CaseJune 12, 2018
There have been a number of recent cases looking at the precise nature of the employment status of those working for employers who like their...
Small Family Company Overturns Pregnancy Discrimination FindingJune 3, 2018
Quite apart from any breach of sex discrimination law which might occur, it is automatically unfair dismissal if an employer dismisses a female employee for...
Are You Ready for the World Cup?May 20, 2018
The 2018 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup starts on Thursday 14 June with a match between Russia and Saudi Arabia. England’s first...
Mental Health Awareness Week - Acas Guidance for EmployersMay 15, 2018
This year, Mental Health Awareness Week (14-20 May), which is hosted by the Mental Health Foundation, is focusing on stress. Whilst not a mental health...
Settlement Agreements and the Date of TerminationMay 3, 2018
Where there is an existing employment dispute, the communications that take place in order to reach a settlement agreement are normally subject to 'without prejudice'...
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